title: Predictors of health-promoting behavior associated with cardiovascular diseases among Korean blue-collar workers.
abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the contribution of actual cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks, psychosocial and work-related factors as predictors of health behavior. A sample of 234 Korean blue-collar workers, who worked in small companies, was included in this cross-sectional study. Data collection included a survey; anthropometric and blood pressure measures; and blood sampling. Multiple regression analyses showed that the model explained 30% of the variance in health behavior of blue-collar workers. The significant predictors for health behavior included education level, perceived general health, greater family function, higher social support, decision latitude, and non-shift work. Future research should focus on incorporating these significant predictors into effective behavioral interventions designed to promote cardiovascular health in this population.
authors.affiliation: Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea hwangwj@khu.ac.kr.
authors.forename: Won Ju
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.affiliation: University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Oi Saeng
authors.initials: OS
authors.lastname: Hong
authors.affiliation: University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Sally H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Rankin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000886:Anthropometry; D001794:Blood Pressure; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012044:Regression Analysis; D056910:Republic of Korea; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D012923:Social Class; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: blue-collar workers; cardiovascular disease; decision latitude; health behavior; occupational health